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Out of the two, which one is the better piece and why?

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🇦 318 votes (41.2%) - knights
🇧 452 votes (58.7%) - bishops

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Who do you think will become the new Wolrd Champion?

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🇦 257 votes (52.1%) - ding liren
🇧 236 votes (47.8%) - ian nepomniatchi

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Is chess a sport?

2299 votes (87%) 314 votes (12%)

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Out of the two, which one is the superior answer to 1. e4?
1️⃣ French Defense (1.. e6)
2️⃣ Caro-Kann (1.. c6)

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Sicilian Defense enjoyers right now. . .

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No one should be playing the Sicilian, we're all under 2000 ELO

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Which one do you prefer to have in an endgame?
1️⃣ a Queen
2️⃣ two Rooks

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Should chess be taught in schools?
1️⃣ Yes
2️⃣ No

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Should draw offers (draw by agreement) be BANNED?
1️⃣ Yes
2️⃣ No

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You can only play one of those time controls for the rest of your life. Which one would you chose?
1️⃣ Rapid
2️⃣ Blitz

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@here Which one is the worst to face?

1️⃣ London
2️⃣ French

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Which one is better for improvement?
Playing against bots
Playing against humans

React below to vote! Explain your opinion on the thread, hot takes encouraged, memes tolerated

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Ok, let's settle this: Which one is superior?
Ruy Lopez
Italian Opening @here

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Which one is more important to study as a beginner?
Openings
Endgames

Vote by reacting with the respective emotes below!
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Have you done your chess homework?

Between these two epic rivals: who is your favorite on the chessboard and why?
1️⃣ Anatoly Karpov
2️⃣ Garry Kasparov

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Just gotta say, I love Gary but this meme stays winning

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A chess etiquette question this week! What do you guys think: is it courteous to resign in a lost position? Should you fight to the last second or accept defeat?

Yes, you should resign.
Nah, Never resign!

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Some people are more comfortable with pawn endgames, and some prefer to still have a piece around 👀

Which one do YOU prefer?
Pawn endgame
Rook endgame

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We've all heard the saying: "the clock is a chess piece"! So, how do you prefer to play your games and why? ⏳

Increment
No increment

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1. e4 e5... what would you rather play as White and why?

King's Knight (2. Nf3)
Vienna (2. Nc3)

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Two openings that represent very different styles of chess 🤔Which one is your favorite and why?

Queen's gambit
King's gambit

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Who goes to the SCC finale to face Magnus?

Hikaru
MVL

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Which one is more important to master?
Strategy
Tactics
Vote below!

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Is there such a thing as "luck" in chess?

Yes, luck is a factor
No, it's a skill-based game only

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Luck in chess?

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Is the London System actually bad?
Yep, it sucks
Nope, it's good

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What should beginners focus on?
Tactical Motifs
Opening Ideas

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